40 Animals May Soon Be Extinct – British photographer Tim Flach has spent more than 2 years documenting braving their habitats and their brittle existences. Thus, the resulting body of work, Endangered, provides us with a close and exceptional view into the striking lives of Earth’s most threatened creatures and reminds us of everything we should be scared to lose. For most of us, endangered animals are a far-away mystery.
Therefore, from species, we are all acquainted with a polar bear, snow leopard, cheetah, however to exotic beasts we would only imagine in fantasy films Saiga, Philippine eagle, and Olm salamander. So Tim Flach presents a wide spectrum of biodiversity with Endangered and sheds light on the inimitable challenges each animal faces in order to survive. Thus, some have had their numbers cut down by habitat destruction. While others endure more gruesome ordeals, such as hunting, poaching, and being sold into the black market.
Tim Flach has regularly stated that he set a goal to reveal the relationships that attach humans to our wilder counterparts. Staring into the eyes of the animals featured in Endangered, it’s painful to imagine that any one of them would ever be considered less worthy of life than one of us. So, have a look at the most stunning shots from the series, and vote for the ones that took your breath away.
